Our premier fall event in downtown Parkersburg has quickly become the Downtown Throwdown BBQ & Brewfest. Our Brewfest features many of West Virginia’s craft beers. Attendees will have the option to purchase various BBQ and other food items from their choice of food vendors. Most vendors accept cash only, but there are ATM’s in the vicinity of the event. Towards the end of the evening, attendees are encourage to cast their vote for the favorite BBQ item in the ballot box at the main gate. At the end of the night, our winner will be announced and receive their award. Food vendors for the evening include: Aladdin Food Management Services, Brunello Restaurant & Bar, Convicted Pigs BBQ, Hot Dog Willys, Pappy’s Lip Smackin BBQ, Parkersburg Brewing Company, Parkersburg Country Club, Q Wagon BBQ and The Coffee Bar.

Beer distributors at the Brewfest will be Capitol, Mountain State Beer and Spriggs. They will feature many West Virginia’s craft beers as well as other craft beers. Domestic beer will also be available.

Local entertainment provided by Back Porch Alibi and JINXD. Back Porch Alibi will take the stage from 6 - 7:30 p.m., followed by JINXD from 8 - 9:45 p.m.

This event is made possible with the support of the Parkersburg Jaycees and other sponsors. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Childern 13 yrs. and older are the same price as adult admission price and kids 12 and under are free. Your ticket will admit you to the event, a free pilsner glass, your first drink and live entertainment. (Soft drinks and water will also be available.)
Click HERE to purchase your tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Parkersburg Brewing Company, coffee shop at the Blennerhassett Hotel and the Downtown PKB office at 400 Market Street (cash or check only.)

Thanks to our 2019 GOLD and SILVER Sponsors:

Thanks to our 2019 BRONZE and IN-KIND Sponsors:
Champman Printing Company
City of Parkersburg
Clutch MOV
CSL Plasma
Mancan
Miller Communications
NOE Office Equipment
Peoples Bank
Pepsi
The Blennerhassett Hotel
Williamstown Bank

If you are interested in sponsoring the Downtown Throwdown, contact us! 

Tom Watt - The Buffettman will perform. The Point Park Concert Series is a free-admission concert series located at Point Park in Downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia.  Hosted on the first Friday of the month throughout the summer, the Point Park Concerts draw crowds of over 2,000 people.

Rain Venue: Covered stage at Bicentennial Park
Thanks to this year’s title sponsor: McClinton Mitsubishi

If you are interested in sponsoring the Point Park Concert Series, contact us!

Let’s Groove Tonight Band - Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire will perform. The Point Park Concert Series is a free-admission concert series located at Point Park in Downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia.  Hosted on the first Friday of the month throughout the summer, the Point Park Concerts draw crowds of over 2,000 people.

Rain Venue:Covered stage at Bicentennial Park
Thanks to this year’s title sponsor: McClinton Mitsubishi

If you are interested in sponsoring the Point Park Concert Series, contact us!

Eliminator - ZZ Top Tribute band will be performing. The Point Park Concert Series is a free-admission concert series located at Point Park in Downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia.  Hosted on the first Friday of the month throughout the summer, the Point Park Concerts draw crowds of over 2,000 people.

Rain Venue: Covered stage at Bicentennial Park

Thanks to this year’s title sponsor: McClinton Mitsubishi

If you are interested in sponsoring the Point Park Concert Series, contact us!

The Point Park Concert Series is a free-admission concert series located at Point Park in Downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia.  Hosted on the first Friday of the month throughout the summer, the Point Park Concerts draw crowds of over 2,000 people.

Rain Venue:  Covered stage at Bicentennial Park

If you are interested in sponsoring the Point Park Concert Series, contact us!